Aqib Talib practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, though local reporters told NFL Media's Albert Breer that the corner did not look close to 100 percent while toughing it out through a hip flexor strain.

The injury remains a concern, Breer explained Wednesday on NFL Network's "Around the League Primetime" because it's the same issue that plagued Talib at the end of last year. The hip flexor problem actually goes back to Talib's days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"I think he's playing outstanding football right now," Woodson added. "And I think as far as cornerbacks go, he's the best guy in the league right now."

If Talib can't play this week, it's a major blow to the Patriots' defense.

Here are the rest of the injury updates from around the league:

1. Talib's teammate, Danny Amendola, participated in Wednesday's practice after starting the concussion protocol on Monday. The receiver has yet to be cleared for game action, however.

2. Jimmy Graham's foot remains an issue coming out of the bye week. New Orleans' tight end was held out of practice Wednesday and remains questionable for Week 8. "Each day we'll just take a peek on how he's progressing," Saints coach Sean Payton said, "and be smart about it."

6. Ryan Tannehill was limited with a shoulder injury in Wednesday's practice. He was listed on the injury report with the same issue earlier in the season. There's no reason to believe he'll miss Sunday's AFC East tilt with the Patriots.